The Ideal Independence Retreat Dog-friendly hotel near downtown Cleveland and CLE® Airport Whether in the Cleveland area for work, to catch a Cavs game, or to celebrate an important occasion, you’ll appreciate the thoughtful comforts and conveniences of Wyndham Independence. Optimally situated in the heart of the Independence business district, off I-77 and I-480, 12 miles from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), and 43 miles from Akron-Canton Airport (CAK), our non-smoking hotel is your gateway to arts and entertainment, sports, shopping, and more in the northern Ohio metropolis. Easily access companies such as General Electric, Wild Republic®, and CBIZ, hospitals like the Cleveland Clinic, and all the fun of downtown Cleveland—including the home turf of the Cavaliers, Guardians, and Browns as well as the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.